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How to get fromDetroit to McHenryby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    7h 45m
    $81–170

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    9h 17m
    $51–81

  3. Drive  329.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to McHenrycar car 329.3 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–87

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    6h 26m
    $140–475

  5. Bus, train via Woodward & Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    9h 28m
    $80–122

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 35m
    $139–665

  7. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 13m
    $69–377

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    7h 16m
    $51–267

Detroit to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 45m.

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